Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
  
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
  
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
  
Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Winter
  
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
  
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Dark green, Green
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Cylindrical
  
Conical
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Juicy, Watery
  
Sweet
  
Origin
India
  
Ecuador
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
6.5-7.6
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
  
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
  
Top Importer
France
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
  
Annona cherimola
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Annona
  
Species
C. sativus
  
A. cherimola
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Compare Cucumber and Cherimoya
It is important compare Cucumber and Cherimoya as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Cucumber Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes.
Cherimoya Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid and strengthens bones.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Cucumber are: promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair and hair benefits of Cherimoya are: promotes longer and healthier hair, treatment of dandruff and treatment of lice. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes and the symptoms of second fruit are: anaphylaxis, itching, skin rash and swelling of face. Get sorted Cucumber vs Cherimoya comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.